Deputy Dr. Munir Sorour praised the leadership and inclusiveness of the educational system in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that the illiteracy rate in the Kingdom does not exceed 2%, and it is one of the lowest percentages globally.
Dr. Sorour – in a statement on the occasion of the International Day of Literacy, which falls on the eighth of September of each year – to expand the efforts of digital literacy, and to launch more evening programs allocated for this purpose, whether for teachers or professionals.
He explained that digital illiteracy means the inability to use digital technology, such as: computer, internet and various applications, or dealing with it and knowing how to apply it in practice in obtaining information and knowledge and communicating with others.
A member of the House of Representatives for the seventh district in the northern governorate said: “The Kingdom of Bahrain is one of the developed countries in the field of digital literacy, but we have more before us, especially in light of the accelerated technological development.”
He continued, saying: “In Bahrain, we have full coverage of the Internet, and a strong infrastructure for communications, but we need more discreet training programs to improve technical skills among students, graduates and workers in various sectors,” stressing that investing in improving digital skills reflects positively on performance and productivity, and raises the level of benefit from digital tools in the areas of learning and production.
Besides, Dr. Sorour that digital literacy contributes to enhancing awareness of cybersecurity, supports anti -corruption efforts, and strengthens economic and electronic security, in addition to its contribution to supporting the esteemed government’s directions to advance the knowledge economy.
He stressed that working on digital literacy is fully compatible with modern learning patterns, such as: continuous education, flexible education, and e -learning, noting that countries such as Finland and Estonia have achieved high rates of Internet use of government and educational services thanks to their early efforts in this field.
In a related context, the deputy congratulated the male, students and members of the administrative and educational bodies in schools and higher education institutions on the occasion of the new academic year, saying: “Every new academic year represents the beginning of the renewal of hope and ambition”, wishing everyone a study trip full of success and happiness.
